Coral Road

23/04/2020

Have some extra time on your hands? How about bringing nature closer to you, and starting, or improving your garden? 🌱Here's a great article we found on starting a garden, even if you live in an apartment!

27/02/2020

Whether taking a trip with good friends, or making new ones along the way, friends definitely make the journey more fulfilling 💚! Have you met and made lifelong friends while traveling 😊?

20/02/2020

Have you thought about trying to live zero-waste 🚯? We have been trying for a while now, and although it hasn't been perfect, we have definitely noticed some improvements along the way, like completely eliminating paper towels from our kitchen.

How about traveling zero waste? This article (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/guide-to-zero-waste-travel) in Lonely Planet has some great tips, like visiting destinations committed to reducing waste, using companies that try to minimize their impact, and packing a zero-waste kit containing alternatives to plastic bottles, coffee cups ☕, plastic bags, and straws.

Our favorite quote from the article: ‘Zero-waste travel is all about effort, not perfection,’ - Anita Vandyke. Happy zero waste travels!

Sustainability advocate Anita Vandyke explains how travellers can join the push to reduce human impact on the planet.

13/02/2020

Do you like waking up to the sound of chirping birds 🐦, and to be fully immersed in nature? Red Earth Kabini, located on the banks of the Kabini river way be just the spot for you. The resort is covered in plants and trees, and you can really feel like you are in the middle of a forest!

Red Earth Kabini is strongly commited to sustainability and living in harmony with nature 🌳. some of their impressive sustainability initiatives include the fact that all their buildings are made out of mud that was excavated from the same ground, 95% of their staff are from the local villages, and they heat water using solar power. Plastic is completely avoided, you will not find any plastic bottles or plastic straws here! They are also well known for their healthy and delicious food, which they source from the local community. On top of this, each cottage comes with a private, open to the sky whirlpool bath!

Some fun activities that can be done at Red Earth include safaris to see tigers 🐯 (day and evening), bird watching walks, and a ride on basket boats called coracles. Red Earth was conceived to support the local villagers and tribal life, and there are traditional folklore performances by the artists themselves so that the arts are preserved, and visitors can get a glimpse of the rich ancient arts and crafts.

06/02/2020

Finally a sunny weekend in Stockholm 🌞! We celebrated by taking a hike in the lovely Hagaparken, and finding this artichoke sandwich at a cafe in Bergianska trädgården along the way was one of the highlights of the hike. No need to travel far, sometimes the best experiences are right at your doorstep!

12/12/2019

Do you love being out in nature and seeing wildlife in their natural habitat? We sure do!

Many of us try to avoid activites that we think could harm animals, like going to the circus with animal shows or riding elephants. Sadly, it seems that some unethical organizations are taking advantage of this.

There's a place called "Elephant EcoValley" in Chiang Mai, Thailand where elephants that are normally chained and trained to perform tricks for tourists are placed in a grassy field, giving the impression that it is an ethical establishment, when it fact it is not!

You can read more about this, and get more information about wildlife tourism in an article from National Geographic called "Suffering unseen: The dark truth behind wildlife tourism". Some of the stories just broke our hearts. During our holidays this Christmas season, let's do our best to avoid captive wild animal encounters and prevent any more animals from suffering needlessly.

13/11/2019

Svasara Jungle Resort is very committed to sustainable ecotourism 💚, and it has achieved the TOFTigers PUG Eco Rating Outstanding Practice 🏅, the highest rating possible in this certification system! According to this certification, Svasara Jungle Lodge is an exemplary industry leader, and makes sustainable development and environmental and socio-cultural issues a priority. They have a positive impact on the environment 🌏, local communities, and their clients, and invest both time and money to maintain sustainable travel practices.

Check them out here: https://www.coralroad.com/hotel/svasara-jungle-lodge-at-tadoba

If you are interested to learn more about Svasara Jungle Resort, and the best eco-friendly jungle lodges in India read this article: https://soultravelblog.com/jungle-resorts-india/ written by one of our favorite travel bloggers

23/10/2019

14/10/2019

The Story of Stuff - thought-provoking, enlightening and very disturbing, it shows the true cost of our stuff, which is often hidden in externalized costs that others have to bear. This video is 10 years old, and we have just recently heard of it! Will definitely think twice about acquiring any stuff in the future! Thank you The Story of Stuff Project for all your effort in bringing such an important issue to light! Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM&t=24s

30/09/2019

Staying in a treehouse brings back such happy childhood memories for us!

Pench Tree Lodge, 🌳 located in an unexplored area of Pench National Park is the luxurious version of this! Stay in one of the 6 tree houses perched on top of Mahua trees, and see spotted deer, civets, and maybe even a tiger 🐯, all while sipping your morning tea! It is a truly unique and memorable experience.

Pench Tree Lodge is run by Pugdundee Safaris, who are strongly commited to sustainable ecotourism 💚, and it has achieved the TOFTigers PUG Eco Rating Quality Practice, which means that they are highly environmentally 🌏 and socio-culturally responsible 👩‍👧‍👦, and are continuously working to better their operations and enhance their sustainable travel practices. The management is knowledgeable about environmental/social issues related to their business, and they are working to become exemplary industry leaders.

Check it out here: https://www.coralroad.com/hotel/pench-tree-lodge-pench-tiger-reserve, and get a 10% discount if you book with us!

Pench Tree Lodge is a unique experience, set in one of the unexplored areas of the Pench National Park. Located in the picturesque village of Sarahiri, the lodge offers its guests proximity to the Karmajhiri gate. At the resort, guests have access to 16 hectares of private forest, to explore and obs...

19/09/2019

The Global Climate Strike 20-27th September starts tomorrow! Find your local strike at https://fridaysforfuture.org/. We are all needed. See you there! Credit to for the picture

08/09/2019

Weekend mushroom picking success at Igelbäckens naturreservat - our first king bolete mushrooms!

We made a delicious lunch pasta with pesto and kale, and all agreed that these are the most delicious mushrooms we have ever tasted!

08/09/2019

In celebration of National Wildlife day in the US, we would like to feature the 🐢 hawksbill sea turtle!

Hawksbills have an average life span of 30 - 50 years, and weigh from 100 - 150 pounds. They can be found in the tropical Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans 🌏, usually hanging out in coral reefs. They use their beaks to eat their favorite food, sponges from these reefs 🌊. Hawksbills are a vital part of marine ecosystems because they help keep coral reefs and sea grass beds healthy!

Sadly, hawksbills are a critically endangered species, and this is mainly due to human impact. Hawksbills are often killed for their valuable beautiful colored and patterned shells (known as "tortoiseshell" and their flesh, and they can also be accidentally trapped in fishing nets.

Join the 💚Too Rare To Wear 💚 (https://www.tooraretowear.org/) project Too Rare To Wear and find out how you can help end the demand for turtleshell products and prevent hawksbills from becoming extinct!

29/07/2019

❓How is your plastic free July challenge going?
💎 We at Coral Road are trying our best to lose as many plastics as possible! During my summer vacation, one of my must-have items is my metal straw from Ecosip!
🍹It is very small, easy to fold, and handy to keep. I have been counting and I am happy to report that in July, I have saved at least 12 plastic straws!
🧳 Where are YOU traveling to this summer? Are you keeping your sustainable habits on while traveling?
😊 We would love to hear YOUR tricks and tips!

24/07/2019

💎 “My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers.” - Kathryn Budig
🧐 Have you experienced a struggle that you learned a lot from?
👉 I wanted to make a change and live more sustainably, and I have been struggling since the beginning in changing many of my daily habits, like buying coffee in plastic cups, and realizing how actions like this can have such a huge negative impact on the environment!
🙃 I am still struggling, but slowly, changes have come and I continue to try to do my best and live more sustainably every day.
🗣 What was or is your biggest struggle with living more sustainably? Let us know!

20/07/2019

👉 On Coral Road's website you can find three price ranges and choose the perfect one for you!
💡The first price range is budget which means that accommodation per night costs less that 50$.
🏠 Budget accommodations include mostly awesome homestays, camps but also resorts.
💡 Mid-range price scale includes all stays which cost from 51-100$ per night. 🏠 There are a great variety of accommodations to choose from in this category.
💎 Finally, luxury includes stays from 101$ and more per night. All the accommodations have a lot to offer.
🔎 The most important factor is that all the accommodations are working on having a positive impact not only on the environment but also treat their employees fairly and supporting the local community.
🔗 Check out all the offers here: www.coralroad.com

16/07/2019

🔎 Every year, one trillion plastic bags (2 million per minute) are being used around the world.
🌊 Ocean debris due to plastic has resulted in the death of 1 million sea birds, and 100,000 whales, seals, dolphins, and sea turtles every year. Check out https://www.reusethisbag.com/ for more info.
❓Wouldn't you rather have a world without plastic waste?
👉 We can help to make it happen. Take the Plastic Free July challenge and see how you can make a difference!
💡If you have not done so far, register now on https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/take-the-challenge/ and join the challenge with us!
😊 Let us know in the comments once you sign up!
🗣 We will share our efforts in stories in the next days, remember to check it out!

23/06/2019

🤔 Do you find eco-friendly travel difficult to plan or find?
🌿 Do you want to go on a vacation and stay at a hotel with no single-use plastic, contribute to a better life for locals or tasty locally grown food?
💎 Then, we have an answer for you! Coral Road is a platform developed especially for you, the person who craves living in a better environment, loves to travel and wants to do so as sustainably as possible.
👀 We, the Coral Road team, were distressed by seeing beautiful locations with important ecosystems being destroyed or closed due to overtourism, coastal degradation, pollution etc. 👉 Therefore, we have started Coral Road to help prevent this destruction from happening! On Coral Road, we have done a lot of research and only list specially selected accommodations and tours which have evidence of sustainable practices.
🤩 We hope that this will make it easier for all of us to make a positive impact when we travel!
🌏 You can find our amazing partners in: India, Cambodia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Laos, Nepal so far. In the future, we hope to expand worldwide!
🔗 Check out our offers on http://bit.ly/2XvmsXA and LET US KNOW IF WE CAN HELP WITH PLANNING YOUR NEXT VACATION!

18/06/2019

🌱 On our website, we only list accommodations and tours with sustainable practices.
❓But what does the term 'sustainable' actually mean?
🌐 According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), sustainable tourism is: "Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities"
♻️ Therefore, all the hotels or tours on Coral Road follow at least one of the following practices: help to protect the environment, recycle, save energy and water, suppport the community and locals, use locally grown products and treat its employees fairly.
👉 For example, on the second picture you can clearly see which sustainable initiatives Sangat Island Dive Resort is conducting. These sustainable initiatives are shown next to each accommodation on our website!
🔗 Check it out on www.coralroad.com and let us know if you have any questions!
💚 We will be happy to answer!

13/06/2019

Are you looking for a unique place to go on your next vacation?
🤩 We have a tip for you! How about a Treehouse Hideaway in India with access to one of the best tiger parks in the world?
🏡 The Tree House is designed through the fusion of jungle living and contemporary design (as you can see in the pictures).
💚 Some of our favorite things about this place are that the owners (Pugdundee Safaris) are working on wildlife conservation, and that you'll find refillable amenities instead of those small wasteful plastic bottles.
🚴‍♀️ If you would like to explore the surroundings, there is a possibility to rent a bike!
🦜Aside from cycling, you can do many interesting activities while staying at the Tree House such as nature and village walks, bird watching, hiking or visiting schools.
😊 It sounds good, right? Check out this amazing hideaway on this link --> https://www.coralroad.com/hotel/129
and let us know in case you are interested to book! 🙂

11/06/2019

👉 On our website, there are 12 sustainable accommodations in Indonesia you can choose from!
🔥Isn't that amazing? You can choose from budget to luxury stays in destinations like Bali, Yogyakarta, Banten, Bangka Belitung, Riau, Sulawesi Utara and Jakarta Raya so far.
🌱 Here are some interesting facts about reasons to visit this beautiful country:
1. Indonesia has the third longest coastline in the world (over 54,000km) That could be worth seeing, right? 🏝
2. The largest Buddhist temple is located in Central Java called Borobudur Temple decorated with 504 Buddha temples.🏛
3. Want to experience the most odorous flower on the planet? Travel to Indonesia! The flower can be grown up to two meters and when it blossoms, the smell is comparable to rotten meat. 🌸🥩
🤩 Besides these interesting facts, Indonesia is an awesome country to visit if you desire to experience cultural, spiritual but also relaxing or adventurous vacation! 💭 Let us know if you need help with planning, we will be happy to create a personalized itinerary for you! 😊
@ Indonesia

08/06/2019

10% SITE-WIDE DISCOUNT! 🤩
Did you know that 2/3 of the Earth's surface is made up of water?
🌊 It's World Ocean's Day tomorrow so here are a few tips on how we can help our oceans!
1 Sign an eco-pledge while traveling to different countries.✍️
2 Use reef-safe sun protection products because 14,000 tonnes of toxic sunscreen make their way to the underwater world each year and cause deformation of juvenile corals. Our tips can be found in stories! 🌅
3 Always, always take your trash, if you have any, with you once you are leaving the beach! 🗑️
These are small things all of us can easily do, but can make a big impact if a lot of us do them! If you are interested to read more about this topic, check out this article -> http://bit.ly/2Z6aReO
💎 To help celebrate this day, we at Coral Road are giving out 10% off ALL accommodations and tours on our website for the next 24 hours! Use promocode: SAVETHEPLANET10 and support travel providers that are doing their best to make a positive impact! 💎
🔗 Our website is https://.www.coralroad.com.
🙏 Thanks for traveling with us, and helping us promote sustainable travel!

05/06/2019

🌱 Did you know that it is World Environment Day today?
👉 This event is held each year on June 5th and is mainly about doing something to take care of our planet.
🔎 This year's theme is 'Air pollution' so let's talk about the actions we can take in order to make our planet a better place to live!
Some tips to reduce air pollution:
1️⃣ Walk, cycle, share car or travel by public transport! 🚴‍♂️
2️⃣ Don’t buy more than you can eat 🦴
3️⃣ Never burn trash 🔥
4️⃣ Use energy-efficient equipment 🌱
5️⃣ Turn off everything which is not in use at the moment!
💚 These are just a few tips from Coral Road.
💭 Let us know about your favorite tip in the comments! We truly believe that every small step counts!

02/06/2019

CORAL ROAD: Is there a story behind the name?
🐠 Coral reefs are an incredibly important element of our environment and contain some of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet.
🌱 They provide habitats for a variety of marine organisms, support high species diversity, and are a source of nitrogen and other essential nutrients for marine food chains, among many other functions. These is why it is so crucial to protect the corals.
🎥 If you want to learn more about these incredible creatures, check out this amazing documentary, Chasing Corals https://www.chasingcoral.com/
😢 Unfortunately, about half of the world's shallow water coral reefs are now gone due to rising temperatures caused by climate change, pollution, overfishing, coastal destruction and careless tourism!
👉 Therefore, the name of our company is CORAL ROAD to highlight the importance of coral reefs, as well as their sensitivity to changes in our environment and tourism.
💚 Thank you for joining us on this journey to make sustainable travel the new normal!

29/05/2019

🌱 As you already know Coral Road's focus is on sustainable tourism. 👉 One of our main goals is to show you off the beaten path places when you travel in order to avoid the same old boring destinations which are over-crowded.
😊 Therefore, if you book with us, we will be happy to create a personalized itinerary for you! Just send us a message!
🤔 And what about you? Do you like to travel and get to know new cultures? Do you prefer crowded places or pristine, unexplored destinations?
💭 Let us know in the comments!
📸 Photo by Oğuz Şerbetci

25/05/2019

💚 We are honoured to be mentioned by Soul Travel Blog as a go-to website for booking responsible accommodations, eco-lodges, homestays, village stays and activities across South East Asia and India. 👉Check it out! --> https://soultravelblog.com/resources/

21/05/2019

🇮🇳 Have you always imagined that when you travel to India you would stay at a traditional accommodation where you could interact with locals?
👉 We have a great tip for you! Staying at The Goat Village in Nag Tibba will provide you with an experience for life!
🌱 The Goat Village is a range of farm retreats and homestays in India managed by The Green People. They are a community working towards a new blend of eco-tourism, agro-tourism and rural-tourism.
🏆 It is a young organization who has already won IRTA in 2019 for their sustainable initiatives such as locally grown produce, prohibition of plastic on their premises and preserving wildlife by their actions.
👥 Moreover, The Green People partnered with locals and particularly they help to create the original basic lifestyle experience for the visitors.
💚 Sounds like the right place for your next trip? Check it out at https://www.coralroad.com/hotel/313 and let us know in case of any questions!

18/05/2019

👉 ‘’The evidence is crystal clear: Nature is in trouble, therefore we are in trouble.” said Sandra Díaz.
📰 This article summarizes the first comprehensive look at our planet’s biodiversity in 15 years.
🌱 Based on that, NOW is the time to take action in order to save as much of our nature as possible!
Read below 👇

A landmark global assessment warns that the window is closing to safeguard biodiversity and a healthy planet. Yet solutions are in sight.

16/05/2019

🌳 Did you know that it's World Love a Tree Day today?
❤️ Trees and forests provide a natural habitat for many species of animals and plants.
🏞 Tropical rainforests are one of the most biodiverse habitats in the world.
💚 In order to keep it this way for the future, we need to take care of our environment!
😍 Today is a perfect day to give a tree a big hug, donate to an organization which specializes in planting trees or even plant a tree yourself!
📸 Photo credit goes to Chelsea Bock on Unsplash.

15/05/2019

Check out what The Altruistic Traveller wrote about us!

Coral Road is committed to sustainable tourism by connecting sustainable travel providers with those wanting to make a positive impact when they travel.